will this help strengthen outer obliques
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I am not a trainer but i have been going to the gym for years now. The ab wheel seems to target upper and a little lower abs(at least with me). Outer obliques can be targeted using the side plank.
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I don't feel it would be. It's primarily for stretching your spinal & vertebrae for those persons who have chronic back pain. You are to trying to realign the spine with the stretching & strengthening. The only exercises I've tried when I'm vertical is twisting slightly to the right or left to stretch my side muscles, but I don't try to pull up on it.
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Sorry, I don't know. I don't use it. You can get the same effect without it. Just do crunches.
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I would say it does not really compare to pull-ups or push-ups. You can incorporate more arm usage if you are very fit and able to reach more as you roll forward. I think it is more effective than traditional crunches, especially for the obliques and lower abdominal muscles. It is somewhat similar to planks, an exercise in which you use your body weight.
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Yes you can you become completely inverted I have not done any ab workout, because I can not stay inverted for very long, the blood runs to my head This is very hard to assemble, the instuctions are not very good. If you do purchase this, when putting together finger tighten the screws first and then tighten after assembled. I used a small rolled up towel behind my back for strech, that seems to help. If I could do over, I really dont think I would purchase.
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It will definitely help. I'd also try strengthening your shoulder blade muscles - there's some good ones in Bulletproof Your Shoulder. Good luck!
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I would think it would. As you balance you are utilizing smaller muscle groups such as hip flexors ( those tendon feeling muscles on the front of your hips) along with your abdominal muscles which support the lower back and hip area.
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Sure, whatever works for you. Complete inversion can be uncomfortable, especially at first. If you can eventually become accustomed to it, it probably is more effective but........whatever works best for you.
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It seems to work by adjusting the jaw forward, so it might slightly pull the skin to minimize the appearance of looseness, but i doubt that it will actually strengthen the skin tissue.
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I would start out slowly and only invert about 65%. it takes almost a month to get oriented to it. The boots help take the pressure off the legs.It does help my back and doing the stretches as you do it seems to be a big benefit as well.
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It gives you a dip station, which is nice. While doing pull ups this tips backwards and is not sturdy in the way you'd expect it to be most sturdy. Dips are not a problem. Get one with dip station and pull up bar on the same side is my recommendation.
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Don't know for sure, but so many things that are 'out of alignment' are often due to posture. This gizmo definitely helps posture. I would check with M.D. in case it's something more......if female, osteoporosis (for example).
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Utilizing these within your training cycle will increase strength with the same lifts. Rotate using them and not using them, in time you'll be able to lift more in those specific lifts. I found these to be most beneficial with pulling movements.
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Yes, mostly lower abs. If you make sure to twist a bit then your upper abs/obliques will get a workout.
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This a hard one to answer. I'm 73 years old, and it has been a great addition to my daily gym visit. That being said, not everyone can deal with hanging upside down. I would try before I buy, and check with your doctor. I believe it has helped my back, hip, and knees. I only do 3 min at a time.
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I found that it doesn't. One has to keep in mind form is critical for good results. In my experience most of my repetition is focusing on keeping my back upright. During the curl you'll see your weight transformation will be on your elbows which is supported allowing you good form and focus on your biceps muscles.
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I think you will find that the Intelliskin will work beautifully for gently correcting poor posture. The support it provides even when a person has pain and stiffness is excellent, so I think you will be very pleased with the results for you.